BGS mineralogy and petrology collection record

Sample number S59122
Sample Donor Phemister,J.
Rock name 'Original entry: Dolerite With ?Olivine And Basic Residuum'
Stratigraphy Not entered
Comments Dolerite with ?olivine and basic residuum. Dolerite dyke, c. 6 m thick, cutting diorite of Northmaven Complex (UORS)
Locality details 100 yds NW of W corner of Ness-Houlls Water
50k map sheet North Shetland ? (129)

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Map reference HU 302 776
Year collected Not entered 
Bore name Not applicable
Confidentiality No restrictions

Petrological thin sections

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Transition from XPL to PPL light


S59122

Cross Polarized, S59122

Plane Polarized, S59122

Plane Polarized, S59122